Lot 85
Taylor, Zachary. Lawson became a well-known Army surgeon and wrote on related topics; his military career included the War of 1812. He served under Taylor in the Florida Campaigns and the Mexican War. Taylor was already a veteran of some 14 years in the military and had been stationed in various parts of the country. At this time he was a Lt. Colonel and later in 1822 he both established Fort Jessup, Louisiana, and was put in charge of Cantonment Robertson near Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He would later begin distinguishing himself in battle during the Indian wars. Autograph letters of this early date in Taylor's military career are scarce. 12th President of the United States, 1849-1850.
Autograph Letter Signed. One page, quarto, Fort Selden, March 8, 1822, addressed by Taylor on the verso to Major Bradford at Fort Smith, Arkansas, introducing Surgeon Thomas Lawson:
"This will be handed you by my friend Surgeon Thos. Lawson of the U.S. Army who is just setting out for Fort Smith at which place he expects to be detained some six or eight weeks. During his stay at your place any attention it may be in your power to extend to him will confer an obligation on your obt. servant. - Z. Taylor".
Fine.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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